Barriers and facilitators to preventing pressure ulcers in nursing home residents: A qualitative analysis informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework

Barriers and facilitators to preventing pressure ulcers in nursing home residents: A qualitative...
Lavallée, Jacqueline F.; Gray, Trish A.; Dumville, Jo; Cullum, Nicky
2018-06-01 00:00:00
BackgroundPressure ulcers are areas of localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue; and can cause pain, immobility, and delay recovery, impacting on health-related quality of life. The individuals who are most at risk of developing a pressure ulcer are those who are seriously ill, elderly, have impaired mobility and/or poor nutrition; thus, many nursing home residents are at risk.
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Barriers and facilitators to preventing pressure ulcers in nursing home residents: A qualitative analysis informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework

Abstract

BackgroundPressure ulcers are areas of localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue; and can cause pain, immobility, and delay recovery, impacting on health-related quality of life. The individuals who are most at risk of developing a pressure ulcer are those who are seriously ill, elderly, have impaired mobility and/or poor nutrition; thus, many nursing home residents are at risk.

Journal

International Journal of Nursing Studies
– Elsevier

Published: Jun 1, 2018

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